CHAPTER THREE reviews the requirements for private housing development currently under the
effects of transitional planning policy in the absence of a master plan followed by a short introduction
to new Tehran Detailed Plan to be implemented and critically assesses the current transitional
planning policy followed by conclusion and policy recommendations. In conclusion this research suggests
the following policies for private residential development; 1) Alternative designs for achieving
high density such as high-rise apartment blocks with surrounding open spaces, enough parking spaces
and highway access; 2) Flexible development policies for FAR and BCR for each district; based on
their topographical location and history; and, 3) Provision of minimum setbacks from the streets and
neighboring properties, and terraces and balconies.